Cistern

This cistern was built in the back of the Upper Cliff Dwelling. It held up to 100 gallons of water, which would have meant making fewer trips down the steep hillside. The nearest water source today is a spring located in Cave Canyon below the Upper Cliff Dwelling.

To learn more, check out our Upper Cliff Dwelling Virtual Tour, Upper Cliff Dwelling page, and Upper Cliff Dwelling floorplan.

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